New Releases by Courtney Dicmas

Change isn''t easy. Especially for Zip - who has to do all the planning while Zip''s friend, Parsley, gets to do all the eating! Will these two caterpillars learn how to adapt and overcome their differences (and escape from hungry chickens)?

Traditional Chinese edition of Harold finds a voice

Charlie is excited about his first day at a new school, but when he gets there, he finds it full of cats! The difference is quite a shock for Charlie, who isn''t sure how to cope. How can he make new friends? He may find the answer he''s looking for in the library...

Courtney Dicmas introduces babies to basic concepts with her award-winning charm and humour. In OPPOSITES, interactions between animals with drastically different characteristics provides plenty of opportunities to discuss and make comparisons. COLOURS takes an original approach to the topic by representing popular colours through ocean creatures. SHAPES cleverly demonstrates the way that different shapes appear in nature, through the outlines of animals, or through the negative space between them and their family members. How many birds can roost on a wire? Find out in the final book in the series: NUMBERS

Courtney Dicmas introduces babies to basic concepts with her award-winning charm and humour. In Opposites, interactions between animals with drastically different characteristics provides plenty of opportunities to discuss and make comparisons. Colours takes an original approach to the topic by representing popular colours through ocean creatures. Shapes cleverly demonstrates the way that different shapes appear in nature, through the outlines of animals, or through the negative space between them and their family members. How many birds can roost on a wire? Find out in the final book in the series: Numbers

"First concepts can be wild, especially when animals are involved! Young children acquire and retain information more effectively when they are entertained and engaged. Vibrant, dynamic and funny, this is the perfect introduction to colors for very young readers."--back cover.

First concepts can be wild, especially when animals are involved! Young children acquire and retain information more effectively when they are entertained and engaged. Vibrant, dynamic and funny, this is the perfect introduction to colours for very young readers.

Pippi and Burt are tired of sharing their crowded nest with eight noisy little siblings, so off they fly to see the big, wide world and find a new home. But when they encounter all sorts of big, scary, hungry creatures, Pippi and Burt realise their crowded old nest is the best home of all. Here is an ideal story for anyone who appreciates the riotous joys, and challenges, of a large, rowdy family. It''s a funny and warm tribute to both the thrill of adventure and the love of home.

A lemur with an acute case of somnambulism is looked after by his friends who try to make sure he comes to no harm during his nighttime excursions.

Playtimes can be wild, especially when animal babies are involved! Sometimes messy, often chaotic and always exhausting, they offer perfect bonding opportunities - of a kind! Courtney''s wacky style and eye for detail perfectly illustrate the fun, laughter and love shared each day in family life.

Rhyming text and colorful illustrations invite readers to join young animals enjoying a healthy meal.

Rhyming text and colorful illustrations invite readers to join young animals enjoying their baths.

Stella sets out to catch a giant fish of legend, the great Googly Moogly, but wonders what she will do with it when she succeeds.

"Bedtimes can be wild, especially when animal babies are involved! Sometimes messy, often chaotic, and always exhausting, they offer perfect bonding opportunities- of a kind"--Page 4 of cover.

Bathtimes can be wild, especially when animal babies are involved! Sometimes messy, often chaotic and always exhausting, they offer perfect bonding opportunities - of a kind!Courtney''s wacky style and eye for detail perfectly illustrate the fun, laughter and love shared each day in family life.

Harold, a parrot living in Paris, can imitate every sound that he hears. But can he find a voice of his own? As Kirkus says, `¿Children will relate to Harold''s struggle of growth and self-acceptance, but as a read-aloud, the sound effects will gleefully trump all.¿ Penworthy Prebound Edition